Matfield, Botha ready for battle
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyFor the first time in 17 years, Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will face off when South Africa host the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.
Bakkies, Vic go head to head
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaVictor Matfield and Bakkies Botha will jog onto the field together for the last time as the Springboks begin their season against the World XV at Newlands.
Special swan song for 'blood brothers'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: A journey that started 17 years ago will have come the full circle when South Africa host a World XV at Newlands on Saturday.
Boks' chance to make a statement
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comBakkies Botha aptly summed up what Saturday’s clash with the World XV is all about for the Springboks when he spoke about his drive to ask the questions at the start of the international season.
The world's best No.8?
1 decade ago by Rugby 365EXCLUSIVE: AussieBoer, in his latest contribution to rugby365, continues his journey to select an all-time World XV. He is at No.8!
Armitage brothers selected in World XV
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumArmitage brothers selected in World XV
‘Kriel has potential to be special’
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJesse Kriel will make his Springbok debut in a young, attack-minded backline against the World XV at Newlands.
Flip says he's available for Boks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFlip van der Merwe will rival JJ Engelbrecht for the status of being the World XV player with the most to prove in Saturday’s clash with the Springboks at Newlands.
Botha to face Springboks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySouth Africa legend Bakkies Botha will skipper a World XV against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Botha to face Springboks
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySouth Africa legend Bakkies Botha will skipper a World XV against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
